Sanad extends relationship with Etihad Airways by US$100 million

Sanad Aero Solutions GmbH (Sanad), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Mubadala Development Company, has increased its leasing portfolio of spare engines and components with Etihad Airways through the addition of new assets valued at US$100 million, including spare GEnx and GP7200 engines and spare landing gear and nacelles, to support the airline’s growing fleet of B777, B787, A320 and A380 aircraft.

With the additional assets, the overall value of Sanad’s
leasing relationship with Etihad Airways now exceeds US$450 million.

Sanad’s relationship with Etihad Airways began in 2011
through the financing of 11 GE90 and Rolls-Royce Trent spare engines, and the
two companies extended this in 2013 through the financing of rotable component
spares valued at over US$125 million.

James Hogan, Etihad Airways President and Chief Executive
Officer, said: “This latest financial agreement builds on the growing
relationship between the two companies, enabling us to benefit from existing
synergies, maximise the economics of our assets, and lease spare engines and
components at very competitive costs.

“Last year 21 aircraft joined the fleet, including our first
A380 and Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft. With another 16 Airbus and Boeing
aircraft scheduled for delivery in 2015, it’s vital that we have the
recommended level of inventory to keep our fleets fully serviceable at all
times.”

Troy Lambeth, Chief Executive Officer of Sanad, said: “We
are delighted to expand our leasing portfolio with Etihad Airways and extend
our long term support to its fleet as it continues to grow. Our relationship
with the airline continues to drive our shared mandate in creating a global
aerospace hub here in Abu Dhabi and we look forward to further collaboration as
a long-term partner in the airline’s record growth.”